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Routers are devices that connect multiple computer networks together, directing data packets from one network to another, based on their IP addresses. In a home or business environment, routers typically link local networks to the internet, allowing for internal communication as well as external connectivity.
In the context of information security, routers play a critical role in network defense. They can be configured with security protocols to create firewalls that control inbound and outbound traffic. This security measure helps prevent unauthorized access to the network and mitigates various attacks, such as denial-of-service (DoS). Moreover, routers can be equipped with encryption standards to secure the data that passes through them, ensuring that sensitive information remains confidential during transmission. Secure router configuration, regular updates, and consistent monitoring are essential practices in protecting a network from potential threats and maintaining the integrity and availability of the data and services that depend on these pivotal devices.
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A new Mirai-based malware campaign is actively exploiting CVE-2025-29635, a high-severity command-injection vulnerability affecting D-Link DIR-823X routers, to enlist devices into the botnet. [...]
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Wednesday added two security flaws impacting TP-Link wireless routers to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, noting that there is evidence of them being exploited in the wild
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Monday added a high-severity security flaw in TP-Link wireless routers to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2023-33538 (CVSS score: 8.8), a command injection bug that could result in the execution of arbitrary system commands when
The Mirai malware botnet is actively exploiting a TP-Link Archer A21 (AX1800) WiFi router vulnerability tracked as CVE-2023-1389 to incorporate devices into DDoS (distributed denial of service) swarms. [...]